Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Review: Ohio Locations, Tuition & Programs

Overview

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture is a family of beauty schools across northeast Ohio with locations in Alliance, Niles, Boardman, and Brunswick. The school offers training in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, manicuring, and massage therapy.

Locations & Enrollment

Campus	Enrollment	6-Year Earnings	Grad Rate
Alliance	410 students	$15,544/yr	Varies
Niles	145 students	$17,995/yr	Varies
Boardman	131 students	$17,659/yr	77%
Brunswick	81 students	$17,995/yr	61%

Programs & Tuition

• Cosmetology — $23,200 (1,500 hours, the main program)
• Barbering — available at select locations
• Esthetics — skin care and facial treatments
• Manicuring — nail technology
• Massage Therapy — combines theory and hands-on practice

Tuition of $23,200 is above the national average of $16,042 for cosmetology programs.

Financial Aid

Raphael's offers scholarships including a Full Tuition Summer Scholarship. The school also connects students with external funding from Beauty Schools Directory and Great Clips Scholarship programs. Federal financial aid is available for qualifying students.

Pros

• 4 northeast Ohio locations — convenient for students across the region
• Open admissions — accessible to all applicants
• 77% graduation rate at Boardman — above average for beauty schools
• Multiple program options — cosmetology, barbering, massage, esthetics, nails
• Scholarships available including full tuition summer scholarship

Cons

• Earnings are modest — $15,544-17,995 at six years reflects the challenging economics of early-career beauty work
• Above-average tuition — $23,200 vs. $16,042 national average
• Certificate only — no associate degree or transferable credits
• Small campuses — limited student body at each location

The Beauty Career Earnings Timeline

Starting out as a licensed cosmetologist, expect $20,000-30,000. Building a client base over 3-5 years brings earnings to $35,000-50,000. Top stylists with specialties (color, extensions, bridal) and those in high-cost-of-living areas earn $50,000-80,000+.

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